When She Walks Away (Teresa) novel Chapter 110

Chapter 110

Teresa always knew Troy was a flirt, but she never imagined he could be this shameless. For a moment, she didn’t know what to say.

Remembering Hector’s dirty clothes still stuffed in her bag, Teresa quickly changed the subject. “Troy, I’m going to do some laundry. You should leave soon.”

When Troy heard she was going to do laundry, his smile faded. “What exactly are you washing?”

Teresa frowned. “That’s none of your business.” With that, she went over to the sofa to pick up Hector’s dirty clothes.

Just as she bent down, Troy appeared in front of her, snatching the clothes from her hands. “Your hands aren’t meant for washing a jerk’s dirty laundry.”

He threw the clothes on the floor, his face cold. He actually looked pissed off.

Teresa shot him an annoyed look. “You…”

Before she could finish, Troy cut her off, possessively declaring, “Teresa, from now on, Hector better keep his hands off your waist. You belong to me.

Teresa stared at Troy, unsure if he was being sincere or just playing around. She felt a bit thrown off. After a moment, she said, “Troy, I’ve been married before. I have a child.”

Maybe she was just imagining things, but she didn’t want Troy to have any other ideas about her. Even if he never thought that way, she still felt she had to make it clear.

Troy looked at her, completely unfazed, and shrugged. “So? What’s the big deal?”

Teresa tried to avoid his gaze. She couldn’t figure him out, couldn’t read him at all. She just said, “I’m not some naive girl, so don’t joke around with me.”

Troy had been with so many women. Teresa didn’t think he’d be interested in someone like her.

She bent down to pick up Hector’s clothes and was about to head to the bathroom, but as she passed Troy, he suddenly grabbed her arm. “Teresa, everything I’ve said to you–I was never joking. Not once.”

He didn’t call her “baby” or use any flirty nicknames this time. Instead, he said her name, like he was making it official.

Teresa felt herself waver for a moment, her mind going blank. Still, she couldn’t bring herself to trust him. Whether he was telling the truth or not, it didn’t really change anything for her.

Even if it was true, she wouldn’t end up with him. And if he was just playing around, it wouldn’t affect her either.

After a moment, Teresa finally said, “Troy, if you don’t leave, I’m seriously going to call for help.”

Troy let go of her arm. “I’ll head out after you fall asleep.”

Teresa turned to him, sounding annoyed. “How am I supposed to sleep with you still hanging around?”

Troy looked stunned for a second, then gave a reluctant nod. “Alright, I’m leaving.”

Teresa didn’t respond, just looked at him in silence.

Troy’s smile returned as he reached out and softly patted her head. “Get some sleep. I’m leaving now.”

Teresa gave a quiet “okay,” not saying anything more.

Troy saw her calm demeanor and teased again. “Next time I come into your room, I hope I’ll be walking in openly.”

With that, he quickly snatched Hector’s dirty clothes from her hands, walked to the window, and saw a rope dangling outside. Without hesitation, he grabbed it and swung himself out the window.

In the blink of an eye, he was hoisted up by the rope and vanished from view.

Troy was gone, not forgetting to make off with Hector’s dirty laundry.

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Chapter 110

Teresa walked over to the window, shut it, and yanked the curtains closed. It was a sleepless night.

The next day, Tuesday, Teresa had just finished her rounds and returned to her office when her phone rang. It was Charles. “What’s up?” she asked.

Charles said, “Grandpa says he’s been missing Yolanda. He wants to see her.”

Teresa casually replied, “Just take Yolanda to see him. No need to keep me updated.”

Charles hesitated, then said, “What Grandpa really wants is for you to bring Yolanda back yourself.”

Teresa paused for a moment before responding flatly, “Got it.”

Charles added, “Once you’re done with work, come by Joyacre Villa to pick up Yolanda.”

Teresa replied, “Sure.”

That evening, after work, Teresa drove straight to Joyacre Villa. When she arrived, Yolanda was already packed and ready to go, carrying a small backpack and two little bags.

Teresa didn’t bother asking what was inside.

After Charles shut the car door, Teresa rolled down her window and asked, “Aren’t you coming with us?”

But just then, Charles called out again, “Well, and if Grandpa asks, just tell him I’m out talking business with Jason and the others.”

Teresa nodded. “Got it.”

There was heavy traffic, and they moved at a slow pace. Teresa remained calm, not lasing her adds Hand Wa

At a red light, Teresa happened to glance over and saw Charles’s car right up ahead to the right. He wasn’t alone–Naomi was riding shotgun.

Teresa finally came to and drove off.

When they arrived at Logan Manor, Richard warmly greeted Teresa and asked how she was doing. After a brief chat, Teresa headed to the kitchen to prepare a couple of dishes for him.

In the living room, Yolanda was hanging out with Richard, chatting and keeping him company.

After dinner, Teresa hung out in the living room, chatting with Richard, while Yolanda was off to the side playing with her blocks.

Suddenly, Yolanda cried out in pain, “Mom, it hurts! My stomach hurts!”

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Teresa rushed over to check on her. “What’s wrong?”

Yolanda was crying, her little face scrunched up. “Mom, I want to go back to Joyacre Villa. My tummy hurts.”

Teresa thought it was probably Yolanda’s lymph node issue flaring up again, so she quickly agreed, “Alright, I’ll take you back.”

The medicine was at Joyacre Villa, and Teresa had forgotten about it when they left. Yolanda complained about her stomach hurting, so it seemed reasonable to head back.

Seeing how much pain Yolanda was in, Richard didn’t dare ask them to stay and let Teresa take her back.

On the drive back, Teresa kept her foot on the gas, anxious that Yolanda might start crying out in pain again at any moment.

But when they reached Joyacre Villa, Yolanda seemed perfectly fine. She slung her backpack over her shoulder and got out of the car, saying, “Mom, I’ll go inside on my own. Sharon will fix me up with the medicine. You can go home now.”

Teresa couldn’t quite put her confusion into words. Yolanda clearly wasn’t actually in pain, but Teresa couldn’t understand why she was pretending to be sick.

Watching Yolanda happily walk into Joyacre Villa, Teresa’s curiosity reached its peak. She got out of the car and quietly followed Yolanda inside. She needed to find out why her daughter had lied again.

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